The year is 1814, and Elena's life is about to change forever.
When Elena learns from her father that her past has been a lie, her entire life is uprooted all in one night. Along with a trunk of her mother's belongings, she is dropped off the next day at the pier to begin a voyage to her new home and her arranged marriage. While aboard the ship, she befriends Captain Jeremiah and his wife, Lucia, all while avo ...
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After a few days apart, tempers have cooled and Silas invites Elena to a breakfast. Insistent they all eat together, Elena goes to gather Kwesi from the waterfall. When she finds him, he is undressed which sparks curiosity and a heartfelt confession. But the moment is interrupted by Bahia. Elena runs back to camp to see Jeremiah has returned with a ship. To his heart ache, he learns his darling Lucia has passed. And in the wake of the realization, they must decide what lies ahead for each of them. Episode 11 is the last full episode before listeners can "choose their own" pre-determined, mini-endings! VOICE CAST: Brenna Patzer as Elena Gervais Weekes as Kwesi Enzo Leone as Silas John R Smith Jnr as Captain Jeremiah Sunny Snow as Bahia EPISODE COVER ART: "A Momentary Feeling" by Aoife O'Dwyer' By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.
Kwesi and Elena share an important talk about destiny, honoring their elders, and taking full advantage of second chances. Then, the ladies venture into the jungle to gather fruit while Kwesi and Silas start a small fishing competition. But the competition between them grows, exploding into a fight over Elena’s attention and affection. Displeased with their display, Elena puts them both in their place, leaving them to brew over their words and actions. VOICE CAST: Brenna Patzer as Elena Enzo Leone as Silas Gervais Weekes as Kwesi Sunny Snow as Bahia EPISODE COVER ART:"Morning in the Jungle" by Illustrokrat' By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.
Kwesi offers a bit of advice to Elena, sharing in his village’s traditions of celebrating life, instead of mourning death. After breaking down in tears and opening his hardened heart to Elena, Silas agrees to join in a fireside ritual to dance Lucia into the afterlife. Once she is buried, they raise many-a-glass of whiskey in her honor, toasting all the wonderful memories they made and shared together. Then, lying and laughing in the sand in a drunken haze, they reflect on life and Lucia. VOICE CAST: Brenna Patzer as Elena Enzo Leone as Silas Gervais Weekes as Kwesi Sunny Snow as Bahia EPISODE COVER ART:"Dancing Flame" by Chiara Moreni' By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.
Elena, Kwesi, and Bahia connect down at the shoreline while Silas tends to Lucia’s injury. With his knowledge in medicine, Kwesi offers to help Lucia, only to discover her scratch is actually a snake bite. He urges Silas and Elena to harvest a special bean to help aide her recovery, and they rush into the jungle to help. While searching, Silas finally opens up, sharing his life’s story. And in a moment of tenderness, they kiss... before rushing back to Lucia’s side. VOICE CAST: Brenna Patzer as Elena Karina Hilleard as Lucia Enzo Leone as Silas Gervais Weekes as Kwesi Sunny Snow as Bahia EPISODE COVER ART:"Guiding Light" by Amylili 'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.
Lucia gives a necessary push to Silas, encouraging him to connect with Elena, suggesting they had more in common than he is willing to see. Once Lucia leaves to collect firewood, Silas throws a few more “princess” remarks Elena’s way and she finally breaks. She stands her ground and shares with Silas her real, humbled identity. Just as the realization is had, an injured Lucia limps out of the jungle, pointing to a man and child floating in the water. They pull them both to safety, welcoming Kwesi and Bahia onto the island and into their lives. VOICE CAST: Brenna Patzer as Elena Karina Hilleard as Lucia Enzo Leone as Silas Gervais Weekes as Kwesi Sunny Snow as Bahia EPISODE COVER ART:"A Gift from the Sea" by Anna-Maria 'By Way of the Sea' is produced by Eralore Studios and written, directed, sound produced, and musically composed by Ashley Snow.